Dog Boarding in Rockridge, Oakland, CA
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Eiko is such a fantastic sitter who we truly trust. She has watched our dog twice now while we are traveling, and both times we felt very comfortable knowing our dog was in good hands. The first time she watched our dog, she arranged a meet and greet. The second time, our dog, who is normally on the anxious side, was so excited to see her house again that he ran right up to the front door. She is very caring and friendly and sends us lots of updates. Highly recommend!”
“We loved our stay with Karen! The communication was very clear and quick, and Karen did a great job giving our pup a safe, structured stay with plenty of playing and time in the sun. :-)”
“Koda always has a blast at Jeff & Beths’s. So grateful she gets to go to such a sweet and safe home to play and cuddle and get so well taken care of. They are the best! Thank you!”
“Iggy did a trial stay with Mary and absolutely loved her. He can be a little shy and unsure but she and Murphy Brown made him feel very comfortable. She kept us informed about how he was doing and was wonderful! We’re looking forward to having her watch Iggy again for a longer stay.”
“Lee is incredible! We boarded our dog Mochi with her for two weeks while we traveled, and Lee took wonderful care of her. Mochi can be nervous around new people and dogs, and Lee made sure she was comfortable and safe in her care. Lee is also super communicative and responsive, and easy to work with. Would definitely recommend her!”
“Danielle and Joel were great with our pup, Izzi. They took plenty of pictures, made sure he exercised daily and gave him plenty of love and cuddles. We would definitely recommend them and would book them again.”
“Alexis provided excellent daycare for Roxer today. She kept him engaged and active, sent cute photo updates throughout the day, and he came home tired and happy. Roxer most definitely enjoyed his time and I will definitely use Alexis again for daycare needs!”
“My dog warmed up to Renae immediately! Renae was so warm and sweet. She made sure to have all the details for how to care for my dog before I left town, so everything would go smoothly. She sent me daily updates with pictures and videos. My dog enjoyed this stay so much that she almost didn’t want to leave.”
“Ellie & Jurre were wonderful sitters for Gizmo! Daily updates with pics and videos were great, and i could tell Gizmo really enjoyed his time in their home. Thank you both! Look forward to having you watch Gizmo again soon.”
“I needed a last minute sitter for my 5 year old dachshund for a quick trip out of town, and Keana did amazing! She was very understanding of my dog’s shyness/anxiousness, and based on the photos she sent it looked like they had a great time. She was very communicative, and her neighborhood was great for quiet walks and visits to the park.”
“Phoebe had a great time with Karen & Hisako. They shared photos and updated me throughout her stay. Phoebe came home happy and healthy, will be requesting their help again in the future.”
“Vanessa was so kind and careful with our pup Gumbo! We were extra nervous because we had to leave him with her for two weeks while he recovered from an injury. Following our vet’s instructions, she gave him his meds, restricted his activity, carried him up and down the stairs, and provided so much loving care. And she sent us lots of updates! Her pup Robin is so sweet too. We’re looking forward to Gumbo’s next stay with them.”
“Marlene and her family were absolutely amazing! We left Bean with them for 12 days while we were out of the country, and had such peace of mind knowing how lovingly he was being cared for. They sent regular updates and we could tell Bean was genuinely happy being with them. He grew very attached and close to them. We will definitely reach out to Marlene to care for Bean again.”
“Banksy had a wonderful time with Claudio! Claudio is kind, caring, and really listened when I dropped Banksy off for his first time with him. Banksy seemed really comfortable, and was relaxed and happy when I came to pick him up. He'll definitely be back with Claudio the next time we have to go out of town without him!”
“Jennifer was very loving and attentive to Hercules. She kept me updated daily and responded promptly to messages. I found her to be a consummate animal love and would not hesitate to use her again.”
About: I’m a Fear Free Certified Professional, currently studying animal behavior. I’ve been running my own home based doggy daycare and boarding house for four years. My care is crate-free (unless that's what your pup's preferred at-home routine is,) with regular group outings to trails and the beach. I live in a two level home where the entire downstairs and fenced backyard are just for the dogs! It’s colorfully set up as the coolest doggie social club, but the pups are welcome throughout both levels of the home. They are never forcibly isolated and almost always prefer to be close to wherever I am. I keep my client list small and personal—almost all of my dogs have been with me for years. I don’t aim to pack the house; I aim to give the best experience possible for every dog and human involved. Even when clients start as one-offs, they usually stick around—because I strive to be a resource for dogs and their families. That’s why I call this place a home away from home. If you're interested, I invite you to come by for a meet and greet—see the space, meet me, and let me meet your little one. I look forward to being your dog’s new best friend! Canine care is my daily life. The dogs are with me throughout the day—whether we’re in the yard, around the house, or out on a trail. I structure my routine around their needs, with group outings, downtime, and a consistent rhythm. If my personal life calls me away, I have an amazing assistant Alaina who steps in. She also co-runs the daycare! I focus on keeping things consistent, calm, fun, and full of bonding—play, rest, outdoor time, and enrichment are all part of the daily rhythm. Outside of daycare hours, the space functions as our home too, so dogs experience a relaxed, real-life environment, not a facility. I send updates, pictures, and videos throughout the day.
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Eiko S.
“Eiko is such a fantastic sitter who we truly trust. She has watched our dog twice now while we are traveling, and both times we felt very comfortable knowing our dog was in good hands. The first time she watched our dog, she arranged a meet and greet. The second time, our dog, who is normally on the anxious side, was so excited to see her house again that he ran right up to the front door. She is very caring and friendly and sends us lots of updates. Highly recommend!”
Karen M.
“We loved our stay with Karen! The communication was very clear and quick, and Karen did a great job giving our pup a safe, structured stay with plenty of playing and time in the sun. :-)”
Jeff & Beth K.
“Koda always has a blast at Jeff & Beths’s. So grateful she gets to go to such a sweet and safe home to play and cuddle and get so well taken care of. They are the best! Thank you!”
Mary C.
“Iggy did a trial stay with Mary and absolutely loved her. He can be a little shy and unsure but she and Murphy Brown made him feel very comfortable. She kept us informed about how he was doing and was wonderful! We’re looking forward to having her watch Iggy again for a longer stay.”
Mariola P.
“Yoga had another wonderful stay with Mariola, I could not be happier with the love he receives in her care. Thank you Mariola!! We’ll see you next time ❤️❤️❤️”
Lee J.
“Lee is incredible! We boarded our dog Mochi with her for two weeks while we traveled, and Lee took wonderful care of her. Mochi can be nervous around new people and dogs, and Lee made sure she was comfortable and safe in her care. Lee is also super communicative and responsive, and easy to work with. Would definitely recommend her!”
Danielle M.
“Danielle and Joel were great with our pup, Izzi. They took plenty of pictures, made sure he exercised daily and gave him plenty of love and cuddles. We would definitely recommend them and would book them again.”
Alexis S.
“Alexis provided excellent daycare for Roxer today. She kept him engaged and active, sent cute photo updates throughout the day, and he came home tired and happy. Roxer most definitely enjoyed his time and I will definitely use Alexis again for daycare needs!”
Renae S.
“My dog warmed up to Renae immediately! Renae was so warm and sweet. She made sure to have all the details for how to care for my dog before I left town, so everything would go smoothly. She sent me daily updates with pictures and videos. My dog enjoyed this stay so much that she almost didn’t want to leave.”
Ellie & Jurre R.
“Ellie & Jurre were wonderful sitters for Gizmo! Daily updates with pics and videos were great, and i could tell Gizmo really enjoyed his time in their home. Thank you both! Look forward to having you watch Gizmo again soon.”
Keara S.
“I needed a last minute sitter for my 5 year old dachshund for a quick trip out of town, and Keana did amazing! She was very understanding of my dog’s shyness/anxiousness, and based on the photos she sent it looked like they had a great time. She was very communicative, and her neighborhood was great for quiet walks and visits to the park.”
Karen & Hisako N.
“Phoebe had a great time with Karen & Hisako. They shared photos and updated me throughout her stay. Phoebe came home happy and healthy, will be requesting their help again in the future.”
Tara Dawn A.
“Incredible sitter. Tara took really great care of Hank and was super communicative with pictures and updates. We will absolutely be booking with Tara again.”
Vanessa J.
“Vanessa was so kind and careful with our pup Gumbo! We were extra nervous because we had to leave him with her for two weeks while he recovered from an injury. Following our vet’s instructions, she gave him his meds, restricted his activity, carried him up and down the stairs, and provided so much loving care. And she sent us lots of updates! Her pup Robin is so sweet too. We’re looking forward to Gumbo’s next stay with them.”
Marlene V.
“Marlene and her family were absolutely amazing! We left Bean with them for 12 days while we were out of the country, and had such peace of mind knowing how lovingly he was being cared for. They sent regular updates and we could tell Bean was genuinely happy being with them. He grew very attached and close to them. We will definitely reach out to Marlene to care for Bean again.”
Claudio N.
“Banksy had a wonderful time with Claudio! Claudio is kind, caring, and really listened when I dropped Banksy off for his first time with him. Banksy seemed really comfortable, and was relaxed and happy when I came to pick him up. He'll definitely be back with Claudio the next time we have to go out of town without him!”
Jennifer L.
“Jennifer was very loving and attentive to Hercules. She kept me updated daily and responded promptly to messages. I found her to be a consummate animal love and would not hesitate to use her again.”
Aimee E.
“Aimee is an absolute gem! I’ve had the pleasure of working with her as an assistant for the past year and a half, caring for dogs in daycare and boarding. Without a doubt, she goes above and beyond to ensure the well-being of her furry clients. Leading with patient, fear-free engagement and positive reinforcement, Aimee works hard to ensure each dog feels confident, comfortable and cared for from the moment they step a paw through her front door. To cultivate a true home-away-from-home environment, she has set up her entire house to ensure the maximum comfort and accessibility for each of her Lucky Dog guests. Pups arrive each day with wagging tails and loads of excitement and leave content from a fun-filled day with friends of socializing, playtime, hikes, cuddles, treats, naps, belly rubs and so much more. At Lucky Dog Social Club, Aimee brings the whole package when it comes to caring for your pup—she will love them like her own and you can rest easy knowing they are in her hands…and her heart!”
Megan & Jenny R.
“As always Megan and Jenny were incredible with my Sunny girl—even took her on last minute! So thankful we have found them. Sunny always comes home happy and tired ❤️”
Jakob K.
“Jakob was so great to my pup and sent multiple check ins with pictures that showed her looking so happy and comfortable. I would without hesitation have Jakob watch Rory again!”
Rockridge dog parents share their Rover experiences
My baby girl, Athena, had a blast with Rob! It was so nice knowing that she was enjoying her vacation while I was enjoying mine. Rob sent me updates and pictures and took Athena on walks and to the dog park every day. Rob was also very flexible when my trip did not go according to plan and I needed to extend the stay by 1 day. I will definitely be rebooking because Athena was well taken care of and loved!
Claudia was absolutely amazing! She took such great care of my pet and kept me updated with plenty of pictures, which gave me peace of mind the entire time. She was always quick to respond to any messages and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. I truly appreciate her kindness and reliability. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter!
Bobby and his girlfriend were wonderful! I can tell my dog was very happy and well taken care of! My dog is very needy with high anxiety and takes medication, Bobby was familiar with the meds and was able to administer it orally. We couldn’t be happier finding Bobby! Will definitely use again!
Bo clearly felt so comfortable with Tobias. Tobias suggested we meet before the stay, which made for a smooth time away because I knew Bo was with a kind, thoughtful person who would take good care of him. He sent daily updates with pictures. I will definitely book with him again!
Alexis was fantastic with our 16 year old dog, who came with some rather long care instructions. Alexis was attentive to his needs (going outside quite often) and ours (getting regular updates). We also really appreciated her flexibility when we suddenly had to extend by a day. 10/10–would definitely boom again!
Alexis is top-notch. We left our two dogs for a week in very short notice. As others have said, she reliably sends updates, with pictures which provided us such peace of mind. She also gave one of our dogs a daily medication and a cream. Both dogs came back happy, healthy and clean. We couldn’t be more pleased with Alexis’s services.
Tosca was wonderful with our playful pup, Rotini. Tosca gave us plenty of updates with photos and really wanted to make sure Rotini was comfortable and settled while she was with them. Rotini came back to us happy and tired from adventures. We’re looking forward to having Rotini stay with Tosca and Marco again in the future!
The only difficult part of writing this review is finding enough good things to say about Bobby. Every interaction, from our first communication to picking up Puck after his stay, conveyed warmth, canine knowledge, and professionalism. Puck is a rescue with some serious PTSD and social anxiety, so in our initial conversation with Bobby we discussed whether his rescue, River, would get along well with Puck. He assured us of River’s gentle nature in language that conveyed an excellent understanding of canine personalities and interactions, and we felt comfortable going ahead with a meet and greet. River was just as Bobby described, and Puck was shy as always but clearly not panicked or overly anxious . . . River’s easy vibe comforted him. My husband and I really liked Bobby, so we went ahead with scheduling the 5 day stay. We left in confidence when we dropped Puck off, and in the following days received regular updates and photos. I love that Bobby is so affectionate with the dogs; there is a lot of love there, and it shows in the demeanor of Puck and River. Puck seemed to quickly learn that he could curl up and snuggle with Bobby whenever he wanted, earning a “He’s a snugglebug” comment from Bobby . . . . yup, that’s what everyone calls him lol. When we picked up Puck, he was of course delirious with joy to see us, but not overcome with nervousness or anxiety. We could see that he had developed a relationship with Bobby, and that he felt safe and loved. When we arrived home, he slipped right back into normal routines without needing decompression time. Thank you, Bobby, for providing Puck with a warm and loving home-away-from-home, and for the priceless experience of positive socializing with River . . . . we will be reaching out again in the future when we have travel plans.
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